School Psychologist

Job description

**NOLA Public Schools Vision** The vision of the NOLA Public Schools is that every student receives a high-quality education that fosters their individual capabilities, while ensuring that they thrive, achieve physical and mental wellness, and are prepared for civic, social, and economic success. **Position Summary** Under the direction of the Director of ECS, this position will serve as a member of a Student Evaluation and Support Services (SESS) Team in a program offering psychological, social, sensory, and educational services to children ages 3-22. The SESS Team will service children through the Child Search Office and in public and non-public school settings. ### Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Functions as evaluation coordinator for designated referred students; - Facilitates the Student Assistance Team (SATeam) process by participating as a representative of the Student - Evaluation & Support Services team in providing feedback on best practices in the student assistance team - process; - Explains and interprets assessment services/findings to parents, teachers, principals, and other appropriate - personnel; - Implements and/or assists teachers and other school personnel in the design and implementation of educational - / behavioral interventions for support and / or related services to clients; - Provides a written report of any academic/behavioral support services provided to clients; - Attends the Tier III data meetings to participate in the development of evidence-based interventions and to - assist in the analysis of the plans’ effectiveness; - Evaluates as a Student Evaluation & Support Services member and in accordance with Bulletin 1508, the Pupil - Appraisal Handbook, and the NASP ethical standards those students suspected of being exceptional. Evaluations include activities such as appraisal of students’ cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and social functioning, self- concept, cultural/linguistic factors, and developmental and educational functioning; - Serves as a member of the Child Search Team by conducting functional /developmental assessments for preschool-aged children; - Participates in Individual Education Plan (IEP) staffing and service plan meetings, when appropriate ### Education and Experience - Master’s Degree in School Psychology required; - Certification by the Louisiana State Department of Education as a School Psychologist; - Expertise to administer and interpret diagnostic techniques to be used with all types of exceptional children; and - Valid Louisiana Ancillary Certificate. ### Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required - Must possess basic computer skills and demonstrate the ability to use various types of software programs; - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; - Knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to special education; - Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills; - Excellent written and verbal communication skills; and - Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, and outside agencies.